"What Does Keeping Your Word Say About You?"

1. You can be trusted. When you honor your word and keep your promises, people will trust you; and trust is the basis of all relationships. Your word matters so it should not be given lightly. Others respect you when you hold true to your word. Break it and it will be meaningless.

2. You have integrity. Keeping your word demonstrates quality state of being. It shows that you have a true inner self and you walk the talk. So think twice before you compromise your integrity.

3. You are honest. The words that come out of your mouth reveal a lot about you as a person. By being accountable for your words, you show to others that honesty is your best and most valuable policy.

4. You are responsible. It means you don't go back on your promises even if you have to pay a higher price to keep them.

5. You are generous. A generous person does not alter promises for self fulfillment. When you keep your promises, it shows others that you give unconditionally.

6. You honor your relationships. When you are a person full of honor and self respect, it shows that you care about pleasing others and you take them seriously.

7. You are inspiring. When you do what you say you'll do, you model the behavior for others to follow which will result in you being a courageous leader.

8. You can communicate. By matching your actions with your words, it demonstrates that you know how to communicate effectively.

9. You are a problem solver. When you keep your promise, it means you focus on the solution and not the problem that a broken promise has created. Get in the habit of keeping your word and your life will be balanced, focused, and your goals accomplished.

10. You are successful. Being successful means you don't allow your thoughts, actions, and words control you. Positively speaking, thinking, and visualizing about your goals will result in actions that will lead to success.

Have you ever had someone break a promise or commitment to you?

Have you ever made up excuses just so you could get out of a commitment without thinking how it will affect others?

By not honoring your word you may cause upsets, regrets, disappointments, and disharmony to your life and the peoples lives around you. People loose respect for you and good relationships turn sour. Remember to always say what you mean and mean what you say and you will be rewarded.

Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than you promise...